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New Horizons Band
Denton citizens of all ages love music, so it's not surprising that the community has embraced the New Horizons Band program.
Every semester, music education students from the University of North Texas teach small group or large ensemble sectionals with the band in a mutually beneficial partnership.
The 65 members of the Denton New Horizons Band range in age from 40 to 92, and are divided into two groups: one for beginners, and one for more experienced players. Members come from all walks of life, are both working and retired, and play the entire range of instruments one finds in a traditional concert wind ensemble.
The Denton New Horizons Band's free concerts draw crowds of 75 to 200 for each performance. It plays regularly for the Denton community at events such as the Denton Arts and Jazz Festival, and has even performed at the Texas Music Educators Association convention in San Antonio.
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Rainbow-Froehlich Outreach Program
The Rainbow-Froehlich Outreach Program at the UNT College of Music is dedicated to bringing the joy of music to residents in assisted living and nursing facilities throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth/Denton Metroplex. This program provides regular, high-quality musical experiences, enhancing the lives of those in care through the power of music.
Led by passionate and talented UNT music students and faculty, the program offers a variety of performances, from solo acts to small ensembles, ensuring a diverse and engaging musical repertoire. These performances not only enrich the lives of the residents but also provide valuable performance opportunities for UNT’s music students, fostering a sense of community and connection through music.
String Project
UNT String Project is an accessible community music program that offers Suzuki-based string instrument instruction (violin, viola, cello, double bass, harp) for students as young as 5 years and continuing through the 12th grade. The UNT String Project offers a variety of classes, ranging from the beginning foundations for successful string playing and ensembles to support and supplement school orchestra instruction as our students continue to develop their musicianship.
As a member of the National String Project Consortium, the UNT String Project is dedicated to the dual mission of training tomorrow's string educators while providing accessible string instruction opportunities for youth and adults.
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Virtual Private Music Lessons
The Virtual Private Music Lesson program, launched in October 2022, offers free weekly private lessons to 800 students within the Dallas Independent School District. Serving band, choir, orchestra, and modern band students across more than 48 schools, the program prioritizes high-need campuses, ensuring that at-risk students have access to high-quality arts education that complements the district's existing curriculum. The program employs nearly 80 current College of Music students as teaching artists, providing them with valuable teaching experience and a robust internship opportunity as they prepare for their future careers.